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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 543.72 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 543.72 and 232.80 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 543.72 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/543.72 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 543.72 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 126,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,578.02/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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